WMWP Writing Contest

Teachers as Writers Contest

The Western Massachusetts Writing Project invites all Massachusetts educators to submit manuscripts of up to 750 words for its second annual Teachers as Writers Contest.

First Prize: Publication in the WMWP February newsletter and on the website. The author will receive a $100 credit to be used toward any WMWP Teachers as Writers program.

Second Prize: Publication on the WMWP website. The author will receive a $50 credit to be used toward any WMWP Teachers as Writers program.

Only one entry per person. Entry must be typed (without author’s name) and accompanied by a cover sheet with contact information.

Guidelines:

Manuscripts will be accepted until November 30 and should be limited to 750 words or less.
Entries may be in any genre (personal narrative, essay, play, poem, story, etc.) and on any topic, incding but not limited to stories about teaching and learning.
Only one entry will be accepted per person.
Only previously unpublished work will be accepted.
All entries must be typed. The author's name should NOT be included on any piece.
Each entry must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the author's name, school and home addresses, telephone numbers, and email.
Written responses to entries are available upon request. Please indicate on the cover sheet if you would like a response from the editorial board.
Entries will be judged by an editorial board of WMWP teachers. The editorial board and the WMWP co-directors are not eligible for the contest.

Send your manuscript and cover sheet to:

Western Massachusetts Writing Project
258 Bartlett Hall
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003

Home Newsletter/Blog Calendar Directions to UMass Program Regisration Summer Institute Certificate Program Resources Who We Are Contact Us	Teachers as Writers Contest The Western Massachusetts Writing Project invites all Massachusetts educators to submit manuscripts of up to 750 words for its second annual Teachers as Writers Contest. First Prize: Publication in the WMWP February newsletter and on the website. The author will receive a $100 credit to be used toward any WMWP Teachers as Writers program. Second Prize: Publication on the WMWP website. The author will receive a $50 credit to be used toward any WMWP Teachers as Writers program. Only one entry per person. Entry must be typed (without author’s name) and accompanied by a cover sheet with contact information. Guidelines: Manuscripts will be accepted until November 30 and should be limited to 750 words or less. Entries may be in any genre (personal narrative, essay, play, poem, story, etc.) and on any topic, incding but not limited to stories about teaching and learning. Only one entry will be accepted per person. Only previously unpublished work will be accepted. All entries must be typed. The author's name should NOT be included on any piece. Each entry must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the author's name, school and home addresses, telephone numbers, and email. Written responses to entries are available upon request. Please indicate on the cover sheet if you would like a response from the editorial board. Entries will be judged by an editorial board of WMWP teachers. The editorial board and the WMWP co-directors are not eligible for the contest. Send your manuscript and cover sheet to: Western Massachusetts Writing Project 258 Bartlett Hall University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003